Home Design
Julie Shaw and Craig Kuykendall took their time designing their forever home on more than 88 acres in Johnson County. The land had been in Shaw’s family for decades, and she and her husband carefully designed the French-inspired residence to reflect the way they lived. Before construction began, they built a barndominium on the property…
Designing a spec house comes with its own set of rules. The goal isn’t self-expression or trend-chasing—it’s creating a home that feels considered, livable, and broadly appealing without slipping into generic.
JP and Erin Hossley are a married design team and also shop owners, art curators, gallery owners, exclusive retailers, stylists, and a home staging team. They’re wonderful in every way and above all else they’re talented, humble and so much fun to work with. If you’re up for a story with twists and turns and…
Having just secured a Dallas Builder’s Association Home of the Week, Poonam Patel, President of Urban Loop Studio, is on the road to becoming one of the area’s most renowned renovators. Recently, she sat down with CandysDirt.com to discuss just how she’s been able to achieve standout success as an up-and-coming Dallas designer. First Things…
Last week, I visited with the Allie Beth Urban team at the Claridge’s newly listed $4.9 million 19-A Penthouse. As we strolled around the 7,298-square-foot manse, we got to talking about kitchens and what was in style these days. My response was that if I saw another Shaker cabinet I’d blow my brains out. I…
